HRS §268-1.5
Letting private companies run ferries instead of the state
The state transportation department can choose to hire a private company to run a ferry service instead of running it itself. But it must first advertise for bids and follow the state's procurement rules. This section only allows that choice; it does not set other details.
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The statute, as written — Private ferry or ferry system; authority to provide
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the department, in lieu of establishing the Hawaii State Ferries, an inter-island or intra-island ferry or ferry system operated and maintained by the State under the provisions of the chapter, may enter into a contract, lease, or other agreement with any person to provide for a privately operated ferry or ferry system; provided that no contract, lease, or other agreement shall be made except under contract let after public advertisement for sealed tenders, subject to the provisions under chapter 103D.
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